Planning Manager

Planning Manager - Utilities Transformation

Excellent first step in moving from an operational role into a change and transformation position.

Location: West Midlands (between Birmingham & Coventry)

Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 + benefits

Permanent position working on a Hybrid basis (3 days on-site, 2 days from home)

The Resolute Group have been retained by a leading National Utilities Consultancy who are driving a major transformation programme within the Streetworks and Planning function.

They are looking for two Planning Managers to join on a permanent basis, bringing expertise to shape processes, embed best practice, and support the successful implementation of new systems.

Day to day duties could include:

• Supporting the client with the planning and scheduling of reactive and corrective maintenance activities across water and gas networks.
• Identifying the processes undertaken when prioritising work orders to ensure urgent faults and breakdowns are addressed quickly while balancing planned and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Mapping out the resources, skills, and equipment effectively to understand the productivity and minimise downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations at all stages of the planning cycle.
• Supporting, training, and guiding the Planning team through the implementation of new planning systems.
• Embedding best practice in planning processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across teams.
• Collaborating with Change Consultants and stakeholders to streamline workflows and reporting.

This role is working on a client's site 3 days a week, then 2 days a week from home on a hybrid working pattern. The days will change to reflect your involvement with the project and client's expectations.

Required Experience:

• Planning experience focused on Utilities and ideally reactive maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence as travel is a requirement to visit the client site.
• Living in a commutable location to the West Midlands (Birmingham / Coventry)

PLEASE NOTE:

You need to be living and eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed). If this role isn't quite right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn and view our website for all our latest opportunities.

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